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Podere Forte 2006 Guardiavigna Red (Orcia)
Guardiavigna is one of those soft, pleasurable wines with lavish, intense aromas of chocolate mocha, sweet cinnamon and loads of mature fruit. That plush, soft feel continues over the long finish.
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
Podere Forte 2005 Guardiavigna Red (Orcia)
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- $135
From the Orcia area of Tuscany, here’s a blockbuster 70-30 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot with deep concentration and thick density. Evident woodshop or carpentry tones come into play, leaving long-lasting flavaors of vanilla bean, chocolate and coffee. The wine has tart, plump tannins that need a few more years of bottle aging before they settle into…
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
Podere Forte 2006 Petrucci Red (Orcia)
Petrucci offers intensity and sophistication with aromas of warm spice, leather and mature fruit. But the freshness of the acidity kicks in at the end and delivers a cooling surprise to the palate.
— M.L.
(10/1/2011)
Podere Forte 2007 Petruccino Red (Orcia)
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Petruccino is a delightful and elegant wine with great red fruit intensity folded within leather, spice and tobacco. The blend is Sangiovese (60%), Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon and the wine offers crispness, softness and structure, respectively, thanks to these three varieties.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
Podere Forte 2005 Petrucci Sangiovese (Orcia)
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- $175
Dark density sets the tone and so do thick aromas of vanilla bean, toasted oak and coffee. The wine is firm but smooth and offers a blast of cherry freshness on the close. With all the oak, it’s hard to find Sangiovese’s naturally delicate nuances. Big, bold red wine enthusiasts will love it.
— M.L.
(5/1/2009)
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